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IGEL OS Articles

Overview: First Steps with IGEL OS 11

Update and Upgrade

Upgrading (Migration) from IGEL OS 11 to IGEL OS 12
Adapting IGEL OS 11.04 or Higher for Devices with Small Storage

Upgrading UDC3 or UD Pocket from IGEL OS 10.06 to IGEL OS 11 via Universal Firmware Update

Devices That Can Be Upgraded to IGEL OS 11
Important! Consider This Before Upgrading
Getting the UMS Ready
Deploying the Licenses
Creating the Universal Firmware Update
Creating an Upgrade Profile
Assigning the Upgrade Profile and the Universal Firmware Update to the Test Devices
Testing the Upgrade
Unassigning the Upgrade Profile and the Universal Firmware Update
If Applicable: Restoring Custom Partition and Custom Applications
Upgrading All Devices

Upgrading from IGEL OS 10 to IGEL OS 11

Upgrading UDC3 Devices from IGEL OS 10 to IGEL OS 11

Zero-Touch Deployment Using Universal Firmware Update

Devices That Can Be Upgraded to IGEL OS 11
Important! Consider This Before Upgrading

Preparing the Upgrade

Preparing the UMS
Adjusting the Setup
Deploying a License
Configuring the Update Source

Testing the Upgrade
Checking the Requirements
Creating the Universal Firmware Updates
Creating a Profile
Deploying the Licenses
Putting It All Together
Executing the Upgrade

Zero-Touch Deployment Using Buddy Update

Devices That Can Be Upgraded to IGEL OS 11
Important! Consider This Before Upgrading

Preparing the Upgrade

Preparing the UMS
Adjusting the Setup
Deploying a License
Configuring the Update Source

Testing the Upgrade
Checking the Requirements
Configuring Two Update Buddies
Creating a Profile
Deploying the Licenses
Putting It All Together
Executing the Upgrade

Mass Deployment Using a Scheduled Job

Checking the Requirements
Creating a Profile
Deploying the Licenses
Assigning the Profile
Creating the Scheduled Job

Troubleshooting

Regaining a Usable System
Getting Error Messages
Starting an New Upgrade Attempt
Starting Another Upgrade Attempt after 5 Retries

Upgrading IGEL Devices from IGEL OS 10 to IGEL OS 11

Zero-Touch Deployment Using Universal Firmware Update

IGEL Devices That Can Be Upgraded to IGEL OS 11
Important! Consider This Before Upgrading from OS 10 to IGEL OS 11

Preparing the Upgrade

Preparing the UMS
Adjusting the Setup
Deploying a License
Configuring the Update Source

Testing the Upgrade to OS 11 in Zero-Touch Deployment
Checking the Requirements
Creating the Universal Firmware Updates
Creating a Profile
Deploying the Licenses
Putting It All Together
Executing the Upgrade

Zero-Touch Deployment Using Buddy Update

IGEL Devices That Can Be Upgraded to IGEL OS 11
Important! Consider This Before Upgrading

Preparing the Upgrade

Preparing the UMS
Adjusting the Setup
Deploying a License
Configuring the Update Source

Testing the Upgrade
Checking the Requirements of the Buddy Update
Configuring Two Update Buddies
Creating a Profile
Deploying the Licenses
Putting It All Together
Executing the Upgrade

Mass Deployment Using a Scheduled Job

Checking the Requirements
Creating a Profile
Deploying the Licenses
Assigning the Profile
Creating the Scheduled Job

Troubleshooting

Regaining a Usable System
Getting Error Messages
Starting a New Upgrade Attempt
Starting Another Upgrade Attempt after 5 Retries

Buddy Update

Configuring the Buddy Update Server
Configuring the Buddy Update Client

Firmware Update

Downloading Updates and Storing them on an FTP Server
Executing an Update Process

Updating IGEL OS Using a USB Storage Device
Updating the Firmware using the Linux Console
Error: "Not enough space on local drive" when Updating to IGEL OS 11.08 or Higher
Error: "legacy ICG Root (CA) certificate" When Updating to Igel OS 11.04 on Devices Connected via ICG
Device Does Not Connect to ICG after Update to IGEL OS 11.04 or Higher
IGEL OS Automatic Update Service for Device Evaluation

BIOS Tools

BIOS Update for Devices Supported by LVFS
BIOS Tools for Supported HP Devices

Citrix

Performance

Troubleshooting: Poor Performance with Black Blocks and Stripes in Citrix Sessions
Troubleshooting: Poor Performance with Citrix XenDesktop 7.6 Deep Compression
Troubleshooting: Citrix Receiver - Grey Blocks in Excel 2013
Troubleshooting: Bar Code Scanning is Slow via Citrix

Mouse

How to Change the Middle Mouse Button Function for Citrix Session and Local Firefox Browser
How to Connect a SpaceMouse with a Citrix Session
Troubleshooting: Solve SpaceMouse USB Reset Problem
Troubleshooting: Wireless Mouse Keyboard Set Logitech k520 Freezes in Citrix Session
Troubleshooting: Black Box Next to the Mouse Cursor

How to Configure Citrix Native USB Redirection
Citrix Fabulatech Scanner Redirection in IGEL OS
How to Map USB Storage Media into Citrix Sessions
How to Auto-Hide Toolbar in Appliance Mode
How to Create a Seamless, Transparent User Experience with Appliance Mode

How to Connect to a Citrix Farm

Citrix StoreFront

Citrix Self-Service

Using Citrix Self-Service

Configure Full-Screen Mode

Appliance Mode

How to Create a Self-Service Setup for the User with Quick Settings
Troubleshooting: Login Failed because of the Expired AD Password
How to Configure Auto Logon for Citrix Virtual Desktops
Force Citrix Logout Using Hotkey
Citrix: Freeze at Logout
Warning Message: [Citrix Store] Could Not Connect to the Citrix Server
How to Set Up Citrix Sessions with Hardware-Accelerated H.264 Deep Compression Codec
Troubleshooting: Highly Secured XenServer has Problems with LD_BIND_NOW Workaround
Troubleshooting: Workaround for Citrix Receiver X Error
Troubleshooting: Citrix HTML5 Receiver Issue
How to Configure Macbook Keyboard Layout inside Citrix Session
How to Use Lync / Skype for Business with Citrix HDX RealTime Optimization Pack
Citrix Advanced Endpoint Analysis (EPA) Client on IGEL OS
Citrix Netscaler Gateway Client (NSGClient) for Netscaler VPN Connections
Troubleshooting: Unexpected Keyboard Layout in a Citrix Session
How to Use Font Smoothing (ClearType) in Citrix Sessions
Citrix Feature Matrix

RDP

How to Map USB Storage Media into RDP Sessions
FAQ: What Is the String for Token-Based Load Balancing?
How to Enable RDP Fabulatech Scanner Redirection
How to Configure RDP RemoteApp Parameter Settings
How to Enhance RDP Performance
Troubleshooting: RDP Session playing Sound: Error RDPSND_NEGOTIATE
Troubleshooting: Crackling and Audio Dropouts in RDP Sessions
Troubleshooting: Login Failed Because of Expired AD Password
Troubleshooting: User Has to Provide Credentials Twice for RDP Logon
Bad Sound Quality of Flash/HTML Videos in RDP Session

VMware Horizon

How to Set up VMware Blast Sessions
How to Use NLA (Network Layer Authentication) for Logon with Horizon Client Sessions
Workaround for Hotkeys in Horizon Sessions
Troubleshooting: Multimedia Acceleration with VMware Horizon View in VESA Mode
Horizon Feature Matrix
Troubleshooting the Horizon Client
Troubleshooting: VMware Horizon Authentication Issues (Certificate Revocation List)

Evidian

How to Authenticate with Evidian Authentication Manager

Custom Commands
Debugging and Troubleshooting

IBM iAccess

How to Edit the List of Visible Menu Entries for IBM iAccess
How to Configure Key Mapping for IBM iAccess Client

Imprivata

How to Clear the Imprivata Data Partition
Imprivata: Session Customization

Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)

Feature Matrix: AVD (RDP3) for IGEL OS 11
How to Connect IGEL OS to Azure Virtual Desktop
Importance of Keeping IGEL OS Firmware Up-to-Date for Microsoft AVD and Windows 365 CloudPC
Microsoft Teams Feature Comparison for IGEL OS
Authentication Issue with Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop on IGEL OS

SSH

How to Enable Weaker Algorithms in the Built-in OpenSSH Server
How to Enable Weaker Algorithms in the SSH Client
SSH: Deprecation of Weak Algorithms as of IGEL Linux 10.04.100

Using Amazon WorkSpaces via the HP Anyware PCoIP Client

Connecting Your IGEL OS Device to Amazon WorkSpaces with the HP Anyware PCoIP Client
How to Configure Your HP Anyware Client for Amazon WorkSpaces in IGEL OS
Broker Types for Connecting to Amazon WorkSpaces with the HP Anyware Client on IGEL OS
How Can I Use H.264 Acceleration in an HP Anyware PCoIP Session?

Login Enterprise Configuration

How to Login Enterprise Launcher in IGEL OS
How to Get the Secret for Login Enterprise Launcher
How to Use the Login Enterprise Launcher within a VMware Horizon Session

Nutanix

Browser

How Can I Use H.264 Hardware Acceleration for Chromium or Firefox Browsers on IGEL OS Endpoint Devices?
How to Define Multiple Start Pages for Your Browser
Touchscreen: Multitouch/Gesture Support for Firefox
How to Set Advanced User Preferences for the Browser
How to Use the Firefox Browser in Kiosk Mode
Troubleshooting: SSL/TLS Error with Firefox in Appliance Mode
Troubleshooting: Browser Cannot Download Files
Troubleshooting: Some PDFs are not opened by Firefox
Can I Install Firefox Extensions?
Troubleshooting: Cannot Download Outlook E-mail Attachments
Troubleshooting: Cannot Log in to MS Teams in Chromium Browser

System

Which Features of IGEL OS Will Be Affected If the UMS Is Down?

Solving Issues with Signed Partitions

Error: "Partition couldn't be loaded due to invalid signature"
Error: Device Plays a Beep Code Instead of Booting
Error: "The new firmware is not signed. Update not allowed."
Error: "Invalid signature - Failed to read from partition"

Fabulatech Redirection Server Component
How to Show the Boot Mode of IGEL OS
Error: "Unknown filesystem..."
Troubleshooting: Custom Boot Commands Are Still Active after Factory Reset
How to Disable IGEL OS Features to Reduce Firmware Size
How to Reset a Device with Unknown Administrator Password
How Can I Install IGEL OS 11 on a Virtual Machine?

Network

How to Configure Wi-Fi Network Roaming
How to Change the SMB Protocol Version
How to Make a Telnet Connection from IGEL Linux
How to Configure Dynamic DNS Updates via DDNS
How to Improve WiFi Connectivity

Using WPA Enterprise / WPA2 Enterprise with TLS Client Certificates

How to Deploy Client Certificates and Keys
How to Configure the Network Interface

How to Prevent Permanent Storage of Wireless Network Keys

Extended Logging With Syslog, Tcpdump and Netlog

Debuglog Partition
Syslog
Tcpdump

Netlog

Ethtool
Ifconfig
Netstat
Ping
Socket Status (ss)

How to Run the OpenVPN Client with a Preconfigured Configuration File
How to Launch the Wireless Manager within IGEL OS when the Taskbar Is Hidden

How to Configure Open VPN Sessions

Authenticating with TLS Certificates
Authenticating with Name/Password
Authenticating with Name/Password with TLS Certificates
Authenticating with Static Key
Options and TLS Options
DNS and Routing Options
Proxy
How to Check the VPN Connection
How to Start Automatically the VPN During Boot
Further Information about OpenVPN
Securely Distributing Keys and Certificates for OpenVPN

How to Connect to a Wi-Fi Network with Hidden SSID
How Can I Configure OpenVPN with an .ovpn or .conf File for IGEL OS Devices?
Multiple Users with Individual VPNs Sharing One Endpoint

IPv6 Settings

Available IPv6-Configurations
Timeouts in Automatic Configuration

Security

Securing IGEL OS Endpoints

Security Introduction

Setting Passwords

Setting Local Passwords
Password-Protecting Sessions and Accessories
Using Screenlock
Do Not Save Session Passwords
Setting a UEFI Password
Using Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

How to Keep the System Up-To-Date

Disabling Access to Components

Disabling Local Terminal Access
Disabling Virtual Console Access
Using Appliance Mode
Hiding Unused Accessories

Minimizing the Attack Surface

Removing the Local Web Browser
Configuring the Browser (Kiosk Mode)
Disabling Java in the Browser
Disabling the PC/SC Daemon
Disabling X Server TCP Connections
Removing Unused Features
Disabling Storage Hotplug
Using USB Device Control
Disabling USB Boot
Leveraging AppArmor

Configuring Remote Access and Management

Tying Endpoints to Your UMS instance
Disabling Shadowing
Using Secure VNC Settings
Disabling SSH Access
Disabling X11 Forwarding
Using Secure SSH Settings
Disabling Secure Terminal

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Restricting Wi-Fi Access
Disabling Bluetooth

Using IGEL UD Pocket for BYOD Devices

Secure Shell (SSH) Access to IGEL OS with Keys

Generating the SSH Key Pair
Distributing the Public Key with UMS
Configuring SSH Access on the Device

Secure Terminal (Telnet with TLS/SSL)

Secure Shadowing (VNC with TLS/SSL)

Basic Principles and Requirements
Shadow Devices Securely
VNC Logging

Cherry eGK Channel Substitution
Single Sign-on for the Browser Proxy
Enforcing User Authentication at the Device
Limiting the Number of Permitted Login Attempts
How to Deploy Device Encryption
Security: Timeout for Secure Shadowing and Secure Terminal
Configuring IGEL OS11 NTLM Passthrough Authentication
Mitigate Terrapin Vulnerability through Registry Parameter in IGEL OS

Certificates

Certificate Enrollment and Renewal with SCEP (NDES)

Technical Background
Client Enrollment Details

Configuration of the SCEP Client

Creating a Profile in the UMS
Activating the SCEP Client
Entering the Data for the Certificate Signing Request (CSR)
Defining the Certification Authority (CA)
Providing the SCEP Server Data
Applying the Profile to the Devices

Files Involved

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Deploying Trusted Root Certificates in IGEL OS

Installing Certificates Manually in IGEL OS

Which CA Certificates Are Contained in IGEL OS?

Smartcard

Authentication with IGEL Smartcard

Creating IGEL Smartcard Folders
Folder "Smartcard Operation"
Folder "Smartcard Creation"
Writing the IGEL Smartcard
Smartcard Readers Supported by IGEL Smartcards

Smartcard Authentication in IGEL OS

Active Directory Logon with Smartcard
Citrix StoreFront
RDP Sessions
Horizon Sessions
Smartcard Authentication in Browser

Local Login with Smartcard Certificate

Standalone Authentification Method
Combination with the "AD/Kerberos with Smartcard" Method

Desktop and Display

Troubleshooting: Display Configurations Change with Downgrade of IGEL OS 11
Display Switch
Screen Issues When Redocking Notebook
Bluelight Filter for Nighttime Display
Showing and Hiding the On-Screen Software Keyboard Automatically
Screen Flickers on Intel Devices, Error Log Shows " [drm] *ERROR* CPU pipe C FIFO underrun"

Multimonitor

Automatic Configuration
Manual Configuration

Additional Settings

Rotating a Screen (Pivot)
Setting Different Backgrounds
Useful Window Settings

Auto Switch Monitor Configuration for Laptops

Overcoming the Restrictions of a Full-Screen Session with the in-Session Control Bar
Display Configuration for Shared Workplace (SWP)
Using an External NVIDIA Graphics Card

Customizing

Custom Partition Tutorial

A First Simple Custom Partition

Development Environment
Activating the Custom Partition Functionality
"Hello World" Program
Creating the Custom Application
Using a Partition Parameter

Packaging the Custom Partition

Development Environment
Compressing the Custom Partition Contents
Writing the *.inf Metadata File
Uploading the Files to the UMS
Creating a Profile for the Custom Partition
Assigning the Profile

A Real-World CP: Chromium

Development Environment
Getting the Ubuntu Package
Unpacking the Ubuntu Package
Creating a Larger CP
Setting Up Library Paths via Script
The First Run
Obtaining Libatomic
Installing Libatomic
Another Test Run
Providing Libffmpeg
Chromium Starts Successfully
Packaging the Custom Application
Advanced

Zoom as a Custom Partition

Development Environment
Getting the Packages
Unpacking the Packages
Creating the Initialization Script
Compressing the Custom Partition Contents
Writing the *.inf Metadata File
Uploading the Files to the UMS
Creating a Profile for the Custom Partition
Assigning the Profile and Testing the Application

Using a Custom PKCS#11 Library
Adding an Icon for Browsing Removable Storage
Adding an Icon for the Image Viewer
Creating a Timed Command (Cron Replacement)

Customizing IGEL OS Desktop

How to Create a Custom Bootsplash for IGEL OS Devices via the UMS
Assigning Your Own Company Logos

Creating Your Own Screensaver

Setting a Delay Time for Booting
Setting a Timeout for Autostart
Assigning the Custom Logo
Assigning the Custom Clock

Creating Your Own Wallpaper

Creating Your Own Wallpaper via Firmware Customization
Creating Your Own Wallpaper via a Profile

Creating Your Own Taskbar
Customizing Desktop Icons

Introduction

Uploading a Picture
Creating a Profile

How to Change the Font Color of the Desktop Icons
How to Set Up a Countdown to Prevent an Undesired Screen Lock In IGEL OS
Keyboard Shortcuts for Managing Windows
Make Frequent User Actions Easier by Defining Hotkeys
Shutdown/Suspend Devices Automatically at the End of a Session
Suspend to RAM - Wake Up by USB Mouse
Taking Screenshots on IGEL Linux
Setting the Device's System Time
Updating Timezone Information (Daylight Saving Time, DST)
Adding or Changing a MIME Type Handler
Regional Settings in Sessions

Devices

Monitor

Touchscreen Calibration

EvTouch (USB)
eGalax
Elo Multitouch (USB)
Elo Singletouch (USB)
TSHARC (USB)

Touchscreen in Multimonitor Environment
USB-Powered ASUS Monitor and IGEL OS 11
Solving Hotplugging Issues with DisplayPort Monitors
No Sound When Using a DisplayPort Monitor
Connecting Three DVI Monitors to UD7 with Passive DisplayPort Adapters

Using a Cherry SECURE BOARD

Getting the Certificates
Setting Up the Personalization Machine
Personalizing the Cherry SECURE BOARD
Setting Up the Endpoints
Resetting the Cherry SECURE BOARD to Its Original State

Webcam Redirection and Optimization in IGEL OS
Webcam Information
Bluetooth Tool
How to Deploy a Jabra Xpress Package
Connecting Signature Pads
Using a Kofax / Wacom Signature Pad

Using a StepOver Signature Pad

With StepOver TCP Client
With StepOver Signature Pad Channel

eGK/KVK - Card Reader

Cherry G80-1502 at the Serial Port
Cherry ST-2052
Cherry ST-1503 und G87-1504 (USB)
Using Cherry eHealth Card Terminal ST-1506 in USB RNDIS Mode with IGEL OS
Orga 910/920 M
Orga 6041 L eGK eHealth-BC S
celectronic CARD STAR / medic2
celectronic CARD STAR/ memo3

Using Mobile Device Access

Enabling Mobile Device Access
Disabling Mobile Device Access
Mapping a Mobile Device for a Session
Connecting Your Mobile Device
Accessing the Mobile Device USB Window from a Session
Viewing the Files and Directories Locally
Safely Removing the Mobile Device

Swapping Function of Mouse Buttons (e.g. When Using an Evoluent Mouse)
Using Natural Scrolling (Reverse Scrolling Direction) on IGEL OS Devices
Connecting a Serial Barcode Scanner
Using DriveLock with IGEL Devices
Restricting the Mounting of Hotplug Storage Devices on IGEL Linux
When to Use USB Redirection
How to Configure USB Access Control
Issues with USB IDs in USB Devices Rules
How Can I Fix Touchpad Issues?
How Do I Configure a Fujitsu PalmSecure Vein Scanner with IGEL OS?
Virtual Background for Unified Communication Apps in IGEL OS

Printer

How to Map a Local Printer to a Citrix or RDP Session on IGEL OS
Print Server Configuration
Installing a Custom CUPS Driver
Dynamic Selection of the Default Printer on IGEL OS

UD Pocket

Creating IGEL OS Live USB Sticks for Single-device Use
Running IGEL OS from UD Pocket on a Dell WYSE ZX0D (aka 7010) Device
Running UD Pocket on an Acer Chromebook C910
UD Pocket Seems to Break Microsoft Surface
How to Boot from the UD Pocket on Mac mini, MacBook Air 2018, MacBook Pro
How to Reflash Your IGEL UD Pocket

Miscellaneous

Sending Device Log Files to IGEL Support
Exporting the Local Configuration of the IGEL OS Device
Which Unified Communication Solutions Does IGEL OS Support?

Passthrough Authentication

Introduction

Basic configuration

Time
Domains/Realms
Login
Smartcard
Kerberos Ports

Session Configuration

Citrix StoreFront/Web Interface
RDP
Horizon Client
Parallels Client

Hardware Video Acceleration on IGEL OS
Running Commands before or after a Session
Copy Sessions in Setup or UMS
IZ1 and UD2-MM Usage of RAM
Using Symantec Ghost to Deploy IGEL OS
Starting UMS Console Crashes NX Session
Accessing IGEL Setup within Appliance Mode
Application Is Terminated with Message "Low memory! Killing process ..."
An Application Window Cannot Be Repositioned
Updating IGEL UMD: Error "not compatible with System5"
IGEL Endpoint Partners: Ensuring Image Integrity with a Checksum
Will My Session Be Closed When My IGEL OS Endpoint Device Enters Suspend Mode?
Microsoft Remote Desktop Client: Comparison of IGEL OS with Other Vendors
IGEL OS Third Party Integrations
How Do I Get My Fn Keys to Work?
Invalid Session Names

IGEL OS Reference Manual

What Is New in 11.10.100?

IGEL Workspace Edition

Supported Formats and Codecs
IGEL Devices Supported by IGEL OS 11

Bluetooth Assistant
Setup Assistant for IGEL OS

Boot Procedure

Network Integration

Boot Menu

Quiet Boot
Verbose Boot
Emergency Boot
Failsafe Boot - CRC Check
Reset to Factory Defaults
Custom Boot Command

X-Server

The IGEL OS Desktop

Application Launcher
Sessions
System
License
About Window
Restart and Shutdown

Setup

Starting the Setup
End the Setup
Setup Areas
Quick Setup
Setup Search

Sessions

Copy Session
Global Session Options

Citrix

Citrix Client Selection in IGEL OS

Citrix Global

StoreFront Login
Window
Citrix Global - Keyboard

Mapping

Drive Mapping (Citrix)
COM Ports
Printer
Device Support

Firewall
Options for an IGEL OS Citrix Session
Native USB Redirection for Citrix Sessions in IGEL OS
Fabulatech USB Redirection for Citrix in IGEL OS
Fabulatech Scanner Redirection
HDX Multimedia Settings for an IGEL OS Citrix Session
Codec
Unified Communications Settings for Citrix Sessions in IGEL OS

Citrix Self-Service

Server
Options
Desktop Integration

Citrix StoreFront

Server of Citrix StoreFront
Login Settings for Citrix StoreFront in IGEL OS
Appearance
Reconnect with Citrix StoreFront
Refresh with Citrix StoreFront
Logoff
Desktop Integration

RDP Global

RDP Global Gateway
RDP Global Local Logon
Window
Keyboard

RDP Global Mapping

Drive Mapping
COM Ports
Printers Mapping
Device Support
Audio

Performance

RemoteFX Support

Options
Native USB Redirection
Fabulatech USB Redirection for RDP in IGEL OS
Fabulatech Scanner Redirection
Multimedia

RDP Session

Server
Gateway
RDP Session Logon
Window
Keyboard
Mapping
Performance
Options
USB Redirection
Multimedia
Desktop Integration

Remote Desktop Web Access

Desktop Integration
Authentication
Logoff

Server

Predefined Configuration
Ask User
Via Browser

Appearance of the Remote Desktop Web Access in IGEL OS

Horizon Client Global

Server Options for Horizon Sessions in IGEL OS
Local Logon Options for Horizon Client in IGEL OS
Window
USB Redirection
Fabulatech USB Redirection for Horizon in IGEL OS
Fabulatech Scanner Redirection
Serial Port Redirection
Drive Mapping
Multimedia
Horizon Client Global Performance
Smartcard Middleware Settings for VMware Horizon Sessions in IGEL OS
Unified Communications Settings for VMware Horizon Sessions in IGEL OS

Horizon Client Session

Connection Settings
Window
Horizon Client Sessions Mouse and Keyboard
Mapping
Performance
Options
Horizon Client Sessions Multimedia
Proxy
Desktop Integration

Appliance Mode

VMware Horizon
Appliance Mode Browser
Citrix Self-Service
RHEV/Spice
Imprivata
RDP MultiPoint Server
XDMCP for This Display

AppliDis

Connection Settings for the AppliDis Client in IGEL OS
Options for the AppliDis Client in IGEL OS
Desktop Integration

Evidian AuthMgr

Evidian AuthMgr Global

Restart for Evidian AuthMgr Global
Options

Evidian AuthMgr Session

Connection
Options of Evidian AuthMgr Sessions
Desktop Integration

NoMachine NX Client

Server
Unix Desktop
Unix Display
Windows Desktop
Windows Display
VNC Desktop
VNC Display
Shadow Display
Logon
Advanced
NoMachine NX Client Services
Desktop Integration

X Sessions

Server
Desktop Integration

Parallels Client Global

Keyboard
USB Redirection

Parallels Client Session

Connection
Display
Local Resources
Experience
Network
Advanced Settings of the Parallels Client Sessions
Desktop Integration

PowerTerm Selection in IGEL OS

PowerTerm Session

Desktop Integration

IBM iAccess Client

iAccess Global

Tab Setup
Font

IBM iAccess Session

Connection

Advanced

Screen

Font
IBM IAccess Session Cursor
Rule Line
IBM iAccess Session Color in IGEL OS

Preferences

Window
Preferences Start Options
Language
Keyboard
Popup Keypad
Toolbar

ThinLinc Global

Server
Window
Options
Optimization
VNC Optimization

ThinLinc Session

Server
Login
ThinLinc Sessions Window
Options
ThinLinc Sessions Optimization
VNC Optimization
User Interface
Desktop Integration

SSH Session

SSH Command
Options
Desktop Integration

VNC Viewer Sessions

VNC Viewer Connection
VNC Viewer Compression
Input
VNC Viewer Misc
Desktop Integration

Firefox Browser Global Settings in IGEL OS

Firefox Browser Global Tabs in IGEL OS
Firefox Browser Global Content in IGEL OS
Firefox Browser Global Print in IGEL OS
Firefox Browser Global Proxy
Firefox Browser Global Privacy in IGEL OS
Security
Advanced
Firefox Browser Global Encryption
Certificates in the Firefox Browser in IGEL OS
Smartcard Middleware for Firefox Browser in IGEL OS
Restart
Window
Menus & Toolbars
Firefox Browser Global Hotkeys in IGEL OS
Firefox Browser Global Context in IGEL OS
Firefox Browser Global Commands

Firefox Browser Session

Settings
Desktop Integration
Plugins

Chromium Browser Global Session in IGEL OS

General Settings
Content
Proxy
Privacy
Security
Encryption Settings for the Chromium Browser in IGEL OS
Menus & Toolbars for the Chromium Browser Global in IGEL OS
Window

Custom Setup

Chromium Policies for Chromium Browser Global in IGEL OS
Custom Command-Line Options

Smartcard Middleware for Chromium Browser in IGEL OS

Chromium Sessions

Settings
Desktop Integration

Media Player Global

Window
Playback
Video
Options

Media Player Session

Playback
Options
Desktop Integration

VoIP Client

User Account for the VoIP Client
Audio Settings for the VoIP client in IGEL OS
SIP for the VoIP Client in IGEL OS
H.323 for the VoIP Client in IGEL OS in IGEL OS
Call Options for VoIP Client in IGEL OS
Phone Book for the VoIP Client in IGEL OS
Preferences for the VoIP Client in IGEL OS
Desktop Integration

PCoIP Sessions with the HP Anyware Client in IGEL OS

AVD Global

Plugins

Fabulatech Redirection for AVD in IGEL OS

AVD Session in IGEL OS

Logon
Options
Proxy Settings for IGEL OS AVD Sessions
Display for IGEL OS AVD Sessions

Printing for IGEL OS AVD Sessions

CUPS Printer Redirection
ezeep by ThinPrint in IGEL OS

Plugins for IGEL OS AVD Sessions
Desktop Integration

Amazon WorkSpaces

Connection Settings
Local Settings
Network Settings for Amazon WorkSpaces in IGEL OS
Window
Desktop Integration

deskMate Session

Provider
Options
Network
Desktop Integration

Unified Communications

Zoom Client Selection in IGEL OS
Cisco Webex Meetings VDI Selection in IGEL OS

Accessories

ICA Connection Center

Using ICA Connection Center

Local Terminals

Using Local Terminal

Change Smartcard Password

Using Change Smartcard Password Function

Change Password

Using Change Password Function

Setup

Setup User Permissions - Define Access to IGEL Setup Areas
Setup Administrator Permissions - Define Access to IGEL Setup Areas
Options

Quick Settings

Setup User Permissions

Display Switch

Options
Minimal Dialog
Advanced Dialog
Using Display Switch

Application Launcher

Application Launcher Configuration in IGEL OS

Sound Preferences

Options
Using Sound Preferences Function

System Log Viewer

Options
Using System Log Viewer Function

UMS Registration

Using UMS Registration Function

Touchscreen Calibration

Using Touchscreen Calibration

Task Manager

Using Task Manager

Screenshot Tool

Using Screenshot Tool

On-Screen Keyboard

Appearance
Application Integration in IGEL OS

Monitor Calibration
Commands

Network Tools

Using Network Tools Function

Bluetooth Tool

Using Bluetooth Tool

System Information

Using System Information Function

Disk Utility

Using Disk Utility

Disk Removal
Mobile Device Access

Firmware Update

Using Firmware Update Function

Smartcard Personalization

Using Smartcard Personalization Function

Identify Monitors

Using Identify Monitors Function

Webcam Information

Using Webcam Information

ICG Agent Setup

Using ICG Agent Setup

Licensing
Login Enterprise
Connector ID Key Software
OS 11 Upgrade

Conky System Monitor

Options
Custom Setup

User Interface

Language Settings for IGEL OS 11

Screenlock / Screensaver

Options
Taskbar
Screensaver

Font Services

XC Font Service
NFS Font Service

Desktop

Background

Custom Wallpaper Server

Taskbar
Taskbar Background
Taskbar Items
Pager - Virtual Workspaces for Organizing the IGEL OS Desktop
Start Menu
In-Session Control Bar

Input

Keyboard
Additional Keyboard Layouts
Mouse

Touchpad

Touchpad Scrolling
Touchpad Advanced

Touchscreen
Signature Pad

Hotkeys

Commands

Display Settings in IGEL OS

Power Options
Access Control of the Display in IGEL OS
Gamma Correction in IGEL OS
Options

Network

LAN Interfaces

Individual Interface

Authentication of the Network Port in IGEL OS
Configuring Wake-on-LAN on IGEL OS Devices

Wireless

Wireless Manager
Switch for the Wi-Fi Connection
Default Wi-Fi Network in IGEL OS
Additional Wi-Fi Networks
Wireless Regulatory Domain

Mobile Broadband
Routing
Hosts

Network Drives

NFS
Windows Drive

Proxy

VPN

OpenVPN

Session
Options for OpenVPN Client-Server Communication on IGEL OS
TLS Options for IGEL OS OpenVPN
Proxy
IPv4
Route
Desktop Integration

NCP VPN Client

OpenConnect VPN

Session
Desktop Integration
Enabling the OpenConnect VPN Client

genucard

“Connections” Window
Options
Desktop Integration
Administrator Session

DHCP Client

Default Options
User-Defined Options

SCEP Client (NDES)

Certificate
Certification Authority
SCEP

Devices

Storage Devices

Storage Hotplug
Options
DriveLock

Printer

CUPS

Printers - Configure CUPS Printers in IGEL OS

Settings to Be Configured for Each Printer Port Type

IPP Printer Sharing

LPD

TCP/IP

COM 1 / 2
Additional Serial Ports
LPT 1
USBLP 1

ThinPrint

Printer
Connection Service
Encryption

PrinterLogic
LRS

Unified Communications

Jabra

Jabra Xpress
Options

EPOS Audio

EPOS Connect

Bluetooth
USB Access Control

Security

Active Directory/Kerberos

Domain 1 ... Domain 4
Domain Realm Mapping

Password - Restrict Access to IGEL OS Components
Device Encryption for IGEL OS

Smartcard

Services
Middleware for Smartcards in IGEL OS

Logon

IGEL Smartcard
Taskbar
Active Directory/Kerberos in IGEL OS
Shared Workplace
Local User

System

Time and Date

Remote Access

SSH Access
Shadow Settings in IGEL OS
Secure Terminal

Remote Management in IGEL OS 11

Options

Logging

Update

Firmware Update Settings for IGEL OS
Buddy Update

Power Options

System Power Options in IGEL OS
Battery
Screen
Shutdown

Firmware Customization

Custom Partition

Partition
Download

Custom Application

Settings
Desktop Integration

Custom Commands

Post Session Custom Commands in IGEL OS
Base
Network
Desktop
Reconfiguration

Corporate Design

Custom Bootsplash

Background (1st Monitor)

Background Image Server

Company Logos

Environment Variables

Predefined
Additional

Features

Registry

IGEL UD Pocket Manual

IGEL OS Creator

IGEL OS Creator Manual

General Information
Devices Supported by IGEL OS 11
Licensing

Installation

Installation Requirements
Create USB installation medium (Windows)
Create USB installation medium (Linux)
Create DVD installation medium
Boot Settings
Installation Procedure
Installation Procedure for Factory Images

IGEL OS Creator Articles

Café Wireless (Wi-Fi)
Reduce CPU Power Consumption
Installing UDC3 on Secunet SINA Workstation

Setting up IGEL OS on Mobile Devices

Multi Monitor Environment
Presentation Mode
Display Brightness
Power Management
Wireless Manager (Café Wireless)
Shortening Network Timeouts in Mobile Scenarios
Battery Level Control

Rolling out Initial Settings with IGEL OSC

IGEL OS Creator for Windows (OSCW)

IGEL OS Creator for Windows (OSCW) on Windows 7/10 Workstations

Prerequisites
Getting the Required Software
Transferring the IGEL OSC File to the UMS
Deploying the OSCW Installer on the Target Machines
Installing the OSCW Installer
Registering the Target Machines to the UMS

Configuring the OSCW Installer

Configuring the OSCW Installer in Normal Mode
Configuring the OSCW Installer in Buddy Mode

Starting the Conversion

IGEL OS Creator for Windows (OSCW) on IGEL Windows Embedded 7/7+

Prerequisites
Getting the Required Software
Updating the IGEL WES7/7+ Devices
Transferring the IGEL OS 11 Firmware to the UMS

Configuring the OSCW Installer

Configuring the OSCW Installer in Normal Mode
Configuring the OSCW Installer in Buddy Mode

Starting the Conversion

IGEL OS Creator for Windows (OSCW) on IGEL Windows 10 IoT

Prerequisites
Getting the Required Software
Starting the Conversion by Updating the Devices

IGEL OS SCCM Add-On

IGEL OS Release Notes

Notes for Release 11.10.210

New Features 11.10.210
Security Fixes 11.10.210
Resolved Issues 11.10.210
Component Versions 11.10.210
Known Issues 11.10.210
Supported Devices 11.10.210

Notes for Release 11.10.190

Supported Devices 11.10.190
Component Versions 11.10.190
Known Issues 11.10.190
Security Fixes 11.10.190

Notes for Release 11.10.150

Supported Devices 11.10.150
Component Versions 11.10.150
Known Issues 11.10.150
Security Fixes 11.10.150
New Features 11.10.150
Resolved Issues 11.10.150

Notes for Release 11.10.120

Known Issues 11.10.120
Resolved Issues 11.10.120
Component Versions 11.10.120
Supported Devices 11.10.120
New Features 11.10.120

Notes for Release 11.10.100

Supported Devices 11.10.100
Component Versions 11.10.100
Known Issues 11.10.100
Security Fixes 11.10.100
New Features 11.10.100
Resolved Issues 11.10.100

Notes for Release 11.09.310

Supported Devices 11.09.310
Component Versions 11.09.310
Known Issues 11.09.310
Security Fixes 11.09.310
New Features 11.09.310
Resolved Issues 11.09.310

Notes for Release 11.09.260

Supported Devices 11.09.260
Component Versions 11.09.260
Known Issues 11.09.260
Security Fixes 11.09.260
New Features 11.09.260
Resolved Issues 11.09.260

Notes for Release 11.09.210

Supported Devices 11.09.210
Component Versions 11.09.210
Known Issues 11.09.210
Security Fixes 11.09.210
New Features 11.09.210
Resolved Issues 11.09.210

Notes for Release 11.09.160

Supported Devices 11.09.160
Component Version 11.09.160
Known Issues 11.09.160
Security Fixes 11.09.160
Resolved Issues 11.09.160

Notes for Release 11.09.150

Supported Devices 11.09.150
Component Version 11.09.150
Known Issues 11.09.150
Security Fixes 11.09.150
New Features 11.09.150
Resolved Issues 11.09.150

Notes for Release 11.09.110

Supported Devices 11.09.110
Component Versions 11.09.110
Known Issues 11.09.110
Security Fixes 11.09.110
New Features 11.09.110
Resolved Issues 11.09.110

Notes for Release 11.09.100

Supported Devices 11.09.100
Component Versions 11.09.100
Known Issues 11.09.100
Security Fixes 11.09.100
New Features 11.09.100
Resolved Issues 11.09.100

Notes for Release 11.08.440

Supported Devices 11.08.440
Component Versions 11.08.440
Known Issues 11.08.440
Security Fixes 11.08.440
New Features 11.08.440
Resolved Issues 11.08.440

Notes for Release 11.08.360

Supported Devices 11.08.360
Component Versions 11.08.360
Known Issues 11.08.360
Security Fixes 11.08.360
New Features 11.08.360
Resolved Issues 11.08.360

Notes for Release 11.08.330

Supported Devices 11.08.330
Component Versions 11.08.330
Known Issues 11.08.330
Security Fixes 11.08.330
New Features 11.08.330
Resolved Issues 11.08.330

Notes for Release 11.08.290

Supported Devices 11.08.290
Component Versions 11.08.290
Known Issues 11.08.290
Security Fixes 11.08.290
New Features 11.08.290
Resolved Issues 11.08.290

Notes for Release 11.08.230

Supported Devices 11.08.230
Component Versions 11.08.230
Known Issues 11.08.230
Security Fixes 11.08.230
New Features 11.08.230
Resolved Issues 11.08.230

Notes for Release 11.08.200

Supported Devices 11.08.200
Component Versions 11.08.200
Known Issues 11.08.200
Security Fixes 11.08.200
New Features 11.08.200
Resolved Issues 11.08.200

Notes for Release 11.08.110

Supported Devices 11.08.110
Component Versions 11.08.110
Known Issues 11.08.110
Security Fixes 11.08.110
New Features 11.08.110
Resolved Issues 11.08.110

Notes for Release 11.07.920

Supported Devices 11.07.920
Component Versions 11.07.920
Known Issues 11.07.920
Security Fixes 11.07.920
New Features 11.07.920
Resolved Issues 11.07.920

Notes for Release 11.07.170

Supported Devices 11.07.170
Component Versions 11.07.170
Known Issues 11.07.170
Security Fixes 11.07.170
New Features 11.07.170
Resolved Issues 11.07.170

Notes for Release 11.07.140

Supported Devices 11.07.140
Component Versions 11.07.140
Known Issues 11.07.140
Security Fixes 11.07.140
New Features 11.07.140
Resolved Issues 11.07.140

Notes for Release 11.07.110

Supported Devices 11.07.110
Component Versions 11.07.110
Known Issues 11.07.110
Security Fixes 11.07.110
New Features 11.07.110
Resolved Issues 11.07.110

Notes for Release 11.07.100

Supported Devices 11.07.100
Component Versions 11.07.100
Known Issues 11.07.100
Security Fixes 11.07.100
New Features 11.07.100
Resolved Issues 11.07.100

Notes for Release 11.06.250

Supported Devices 11.06.250
Component Versions 11.06.250
Known Issues 11.06.250
Security Fixes 11.06.250
New Features 11.06.250
Resolved Issues 11.06.250

Notes for Release 11.06.210

Notes for Release 11.05.133

Supported Devices 11.05.133
Component Versions 11.05.133
General Information 11.05.133
Known Issues 11.05.133
Security Fixes 11.05.133
New Features 11.05.133
Resolved Issues 11.05.133

Notes for Release 11.05.120

IGEL OS 11

Supported Devices 11.05.120
Component Versions 11.05.120
General Information 11.05.120
Known Issues 11.05.120
New Features 11.05.120
Resolved Issues 11.05.120

IGEL OS Creator (OSC)

Component Versions 11.05.120
New Features 11.05.120
Resolved Issues 11.05.120

Notes for Release 11.05.100

IGEL OS Creator (OSC)

Component Versions 11.05.100
New Features 11.05.100
Resolved Issues 11.05.100

IGEL OS 11

Supported Devices 11.05.100
Component Versions 11.05.100
General Information 11.05.100
Known Issues 11.05.100
Security Fixes 11.05.100
New Features 11.05.100
Resolved Issues 11.05.100
CA Certificates Contained in IGEL OS 11.05

Notes for Release 11.04.270

Supported Devices 11.04.270
Component Versions 11.04.270
General Information 11.04.270
Known Issues 11.04.270
Security Fixes 11.04.270
New Features 11.04.270
Resolved Issues 11.04.270

Notes for Release 11.04.240

Supported Devices 11.04.240
Component Versions 11.04.240
General Information 11.04.240
Known Issues 11.04.240
Security Fixes 11.04.240
New Features 11.04.240
Resolved Issues 11.04.240

Notes for Release 11.04.200

Supported Devices 11.04.200
Component Versions 11.04.200
General Information 11.04.200
Known Issues 11.04.200
Security Fixes 11.04.200
New Features 11.04.200
Resolved Issues 11.04.200

Notes for Release 11.04.100

IGEL OS Creator (OSC)

Component Versions 11.04.100
General Information 11.04.100
Known Issues 11.04.100
Security Fixes 11.04.100
New Features 11.04.100
Resolved Issues 11.04.100

IGEL OS 11

Supported Devices 11.04.100
Component Versions 11.04.100
General Information 11.04.100
Known Issues 11.04.100
Security Fixes 11.04.100
New Features 11.04.100
Resolved Issues 11.04.100
CA Certificates Contained in IGEL OS 11.04.100

Notes for Release 11.03.500

IGEL OS 11

Supported Devices 11.03.500
Component Versions 11.03.500
General Information 11.03.500
Security Fixes 11.03.500
Known Issues 11.03.500
New Features 11.03.500
Resolved Issues 11.03.500

IGEL OS Creator (OSC)

Component Versions 11.03.500
New Features 11.03.500
Resolved Issues 11.03.500

Notes for Release 11.03.110

IGEL OS 11

Supported Devices 11.03.110
Component Versions 11.03.110
General Information 11.03.110
Known Issues 11.03.110
Security Fixes 11.03.110
New Features 11.03.110
Resolved Issues 11.03.110

IGEL OS Creator (OSC)

Component Versions 11.03.110
Resolved Issues 11.03.110

Notes for Release 11.03.100

IGEL OS 11

Supported Devices 11.03.100
Component Versions 11.03.100
General Information 11.03.100
Security Fixes 11.03.100
Known Issues 11.03.100
New Features 11.03.100
Resolved Issues 11.03.100
CA Certificates Contained in IGEL OS 11.03

IGEL OS Creator (OSC)

Component Versions 11.03.100
New Features 11.03.100

Notes for Release 11.02.150

Supported Devices 11.02.150
Component Versions 11.02.150
General Information 11.02.150
Security Fixes 11.02.150
Known Issues 11.02.150
New Features 11.02.150
Resolved Issues 11.02.150

Notes for Release 11.02.130

Supported Devices 11.02.130
Component Versions 11.02.130
General Information 11.02.130
Security Fixes 11.02.130
Known Issues 11.02.130
Resolved Issues 11.02.130

Notes for Release 11.02.100

IGEL OS Creator (OSC)

Component Versions 11.02.100
New Features 11.02.100

IGEL OS 11

Supported Devices 11.02.100
Component Versions 11.02.100
General Information 11.02.100
Security Fixes 11.02.100
Known Issues 11.02.100
New Features 11.02.100
Resolved Issues 11.02.100
CA Certificates Contained in IGEL OS 11.02.100

Notes for Release 11.01.130

Supported Devices 11.01.130
Component Versions 11.01.130
General Information 11.01.130
Known Issues 11.01.130
Security Fixes 11.01.130
New Features 11.01.130
Resolved Issues 11.01.130

Notes for Release 11.01.120

Supported Devices 11.01.120
Component Versions 11.01.120
General Information 11.01.120
Security Fixes 11.01.120
New Features 11.01.120
Resolved Issues 11.01.120

Notes for Release 11.01.110

Supported Devices 11.01.110
Component Versions 11.01.110
General Information 11.01.110
Security Fixes 11.01.110
Known Issues 11.01.110
New Features 11.01.110
Resolved Issues 11.01.110

Notes for Release 11.01.100

IGEL OS Creator (OSC)

General Information 11.01.100
Component Versions 11.01.100

IGEL OS 11

Component Versions 11.01.100
General Information 11.01.100
Known Issues 11.01.100
New Features 11.01.100
CA Certificates Contained in IGEL OS 11.01.100

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